00:00♪ But if you go and leave me ♪
00:04Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:06And today we're counting down our picks
00:08for the most legendary Pinoy pop and OPM musicians
00:12to ever grace us with their art.
00:14♪ A dahin hangan langit ay mani pago ♪
00:22Number 10, Jonah Viray.
00:24As the first singer to earn
00:26the coveted grand champion title on the show,
00:28Pinoy pop star, Jonah Lynn Viray,
00:31also known as Jonah, was destined for fame.
00:34♪ Di kita malimutan ♪
00:41She discovered her talent in singing
00:43from a very young age and honed it to perfection.
00:46♪ Pag-ibig mo ang hanap ng puso'ng ligaw ♪
00:53You might remember Jonah
00:55as a member of the girl group, La Diva,
00:57who sang Lupong Hinirang
01:00at the Manny Pacquiao versus Miguel Cotto Las Vegas match.
01:03With her powerful and commanding voice,
01:06Jonah has created an award-winning career.
01:09♪ I don't know what to do ♪
01:13♪ There is no easy way of letting go ♪
01:17However, perhaps her biggest achievement
01:19is the number of hearts she has helped heal
01:21with her love songs.
01:23♪ Help me get over you ♪
01:30Number nine, Eric Santos.
01:33If you're a fan of Pinoy dramas,
01:35chances are you've heard Eric Santos' voice
01:37in your favorite OSTs.
01:39♪ Alam kong ako yung lumayo ♪
01:46After all, he's not called the king of Pinoy
01:48teleseria theme songs for nothing.
01:51♪ May pag-a-stab atayong balawa ♪
01:56His journey started when he took home the trophy
01:59on the first season of the competition show,
02:01Star in a Million.
02:02Today, not only is he commercially uber-successful
02:06with chart-topping hits in his discography,
02:08but also critically acclaimed.
02:10♪ Tulang ako kung wala ka ♪
02:15He even counts a performance
02:17at the 2008 Beijing Olympics Asian Night
02:19in his accomplishments.
02:21Needless to say, he's a huge deal
02:23in the Pinoy music industry.
02:26♪ Wala ka ♪
02:32Number eight, Gary Valenciano.
02:35Known as the Michael Jackson of the Philippines,
02:37Gary Vee has carried the music industry
02:40on his back for decades.
02:41♪ Kailanman o saan walang pakialam ♪
02:45His mother was an opera songstress,
02:47so music is in his blood.
02:49He was involved in music from a very young age
02:51and performed in various settings
02:53before launching his career.
02:55♪ High so loud ♪
02:57♪ Rock on my popcorn ♪
02:59Over the years, Gary has gained immense popularity
03:02for his unique vocal style.
03:04He's also known for making
03:05his high-octane performances unforgettable,
03:08which earned him the moniker Mr. Pure Energy.
03:12♪ You ready to high-five tonight ♪
03:13Alongside his music career,
03:15Valenciano also maintains a prolific filmography
03:18as an actor, truly proving his versatility.
03:22♪ They don't know that I come running home when I fall down ♪
03:30Number seven, Moira De La Torre.
03:33Hers is the kind of voice you'd expect to hear
03:35at the pearly gates of heaven.
03:37♪ Di, di ko'y nakalam darating ♪
03:45With an ethereal, breathy quality,
03:48Moira De La Torre's vocals don't just soothe the heart,
03:51they touch the soul.
03:52♪ Tumingin kong san, sinubukan kong lungisan ♪
03:59Like a warm, cozy hug at the end of a long day,
04:02listeners can just melt into her music.
04:05The heartfelt lyrics add
04:06to the emotional depth of the same.
04:08♪ Di da kalam sa puso ko ♪
04:16Is it even surprising then
04:17that she's the first solo OPM artist
04:20to hit two billion streams on Spotify?
04:22The numbers speak for themselves,
04:24and we're sure she's well on her way
04:26to breaking even more records.
04:28♪ Lame kagadu ako'y babalik, babalik, babalik, babalik ♪
04:32♪ Parin sa'yo ♪
04:34Number six, Julianne San Jose.
04:37The heartfelt cafe actress
04:38is the very definition of an overachiever.
04:41♪ But when I see you it's hard to just walk past ya ♪
04:45♪ Yeah, you got close and my heart starts beating faster ♪
04:48She grew up doing pageants,
04:50taking music lessons, and appearing in TV shows.
04:53Now, Julianne San Jose is only in her 30s,
04:57but has accomplished more in her career
04:59than most can dream of.
05:01♪ It's like a time of year when it appears I'm washin' over ♪
05:05For instance, she sold one of the highest number one records
05:08in the last decade in her home country.
05:10In another historic highlight,
05:12she won the diamond record for her self-titled album
05:15and was the youngest of all of its recipients ever.
05:18♪ I just want you here with me ♪
05:24Thanks to her unstilted hard work,
05:26San Jose has established herself
05:28as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment world.
05:31♪ Te to'o kamama lagi ♪
05:35Number five, Morissette Amon.
05:38Name a cooler title than Asia's Phoenix.
05:41We'll wait.
05:42♪ Fightin' every day doesn't feel like livin' ♪
05:47Morissette Amon, the owner of The Sober Cat,
05:51has long impressed fans with her music.
05:53Her experience on competition shows like Star Factor
05:56and The Voice of the Philippines
05:58helped her build a solid fandom
05:59which continues to propel her to new levels of success.
06:03♪ So let's shine like the sun, rise like a phoenix ♪
06:09Critics have lauded her for her unbeatable range
06:12and she's particularly famous for her whistle register
06:15which is comparable to the likes of Mariah Carey
06:18and Ariana Grande.
06:19♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
06:25Oh, and if you were wondering,
06:26yes, she is named after Alanis Morissette,
06:29so her rock star father, Amey Amon,
06:32probably always knew she was going to be OPM's It Girl.
06:36As a bonus, her first name, Joanne, was taken from the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
06:424. Martin Nievera
06:50If we had to list this OPM star's achievements, we'd be here all day.
06:54Suffice to say, he is one of the most influential artists in the history of
07:05Pinoy music. When it comes to genres, he does it all. Pop, rock, gospel, show tunes, ballads,
07:16dance music, you name it. This variety is one of the reasons why his concerts are always sold out.
07:23The media does love to call him Concert King, so we'd expect nothing less.
07:28With the glory that is now attached to his name, we bet it's a full-circle moment for him. When
07:39he was young, he dreamed of performing like his father, Society of Seven member Bert Nievera.
07:45Now, millions of kids look up to him.
07:473. Sara Geronimo
07:57All hail the pop star princess!
08:04Sara Geronimo, who was named Woman of the Year by Billboard Philippines in 2024,
08:09has the Midas touch. Be it as an actress or a musician,
08:13her name will be written in the history of Pinoy entertainment in golden letters.
08:21Throughout her extensive career, her musicality has constantly evolved,
08:25allowing her to set new trends along the way.
08:32At the same time, she has been an incredible inspiration to aspiring singers,
08:37with many new artists, such as Morissette, citing her as a role model.
08:41Fans love her for her artistry, of course, but also for the warm,
08:46humble, and genuine human being she is.
08:522. Regine Velasquez
09:02Few can belt like Asia's songbird does. Regine Velasquez, who is a genre herself,
09:08led a life of strict discipline to reach the pinnacle of success she enjoys today.
09:19Neither of her parents were professional singers,
09:22but music was an intrinsic part of her childhood. Once she took to singing,
09:26her father put her through rigorous vocal training that no ordinary six-year-old could endure easily.
09:39She would be immersed in the sea until only her head was above water,
09:43and master her melismas that way. We bet that many others followed suit after learning about
09:48this technique in hopes of matching her excellence. In fact, Sara Geronimo did it,
09:53too, but in a drum of water. Still, Regine Velasquez is inimitable and a rare musical treasure.
10:09Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:13Philip. This SB19 member has a strong artistic identity as a soloist.
10:22Zac Tabudlo. He goes straight for the feels.
10:31MaiMai Entrada. She's defining a new generation of P-pop.
10:38Denise Julia. Her music resonates with a global audience.
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11:06Lea Salonga. There would be no P-pop without this icon.
11:14Lea Salonga is the most globally renowned and celebrated Filipino singer of all time.
11:20Her musical theater prowess has taken her all the way across the world,
11:24from New York's Broadway to London's West End.
11:32She has a Tony Award to her name and a couple of Grammy nods, too.
11:35Besides, the Miss Saigon star is not just an OPM legend, but also a Disney legend for voicing the
11:42musical numbers of the original Jasmine and Mulan. Not to mention, in 2022,
11:47she was dubbed a lifelong role model for children of color by Time.
11:56Clearly, her impact extends beyond music. Ultimately,
12:00she's the pride and joy of the Philippines.
12:03Which new P-pop soloist do you think will make it onto a list like this in the future?
12:15Let us know in the comments.
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